Trainee CNC Operator

Have you just completed your mechanical engineering qualification and are looking for practical on the job training in a workshop environment?

Or

Do you have a practical understanding of machine work, a keen interest in engineering and are looking to further your workshop knowledge in areas such as CNC machining, CNC programming and product assembly & testing?

If you have answered yes this could be the role for you

Our client, an engineering firm synonymous with high-quality re-manufactured auto-parts, are looking for a **Trainee CNC Operator** to join their production centre based in Paddock Wood. Working with a team of qualified engineers you will learn to:

- Load existing programs to CNC machines, set up tooling to operate CNC machine tools and carry out machining operations as required by production documents.
- Be conversant with machine tool controls and basic programming languages.
- Make minor program changes to existing programs to provide the most efficient machining methods.

To be successful in this role you will need:

- High level of IT litercay, you will be working with ProtoTrax SMX control software.
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- The ability to work methodically and follow detailed instruction.

Hours are **Monday to Friday, 07.30-16.30**. Initially a temporary contract with weekly pay there is the opportunity of a permanent contract for the right person after 12 weeks.

If you are reliable, willing to learn, have great attention to detail and are keen to progress as an engineer then we would like to hear from you.